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Tarpon Springs

Historic Sponge Docks, Gulf-access waterfront, and Greek heritage at the north end of Pinellas.

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Tarpon Springs is rich with character — famous for its historic Sponge Docks, Greek culture and cuisine, and a scenic waterfront along the Anclote River and Gulf. It blends genuine history with golf communities and a relaxed coastal pace.

Buyers find Gulf-access waterfront homes, golf-community residences, and historic-district homes, often at more attainable prices than the central-county beaches — a strong value play with lifestyle to match.

Greek heritage and genuine history at Pinellas' north end — the famous Sponge Docks, working sponge boats, and Gulf-access waterfront.
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Where to Eat

Dining in Tarpon Springs

Hellas Restaurant & Bakery

A Sponge Docks institution for Greek classics and fresh baklava.

Mama's Greek Cuisine

Family-run moussaka and gyros on Dodecanese Boulevard.

Mykonos

Old-school Greek dining loved by locals and food-show crews alike.

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Things to Do

See & do in Tarpon Springs

The Sponge Docks

Historic working docks, sponge boats, Greek markets and the original sponge industry.

St. Nicholas Cathedral

A landmark of the nation's largest Greek-American community.

Sponge-diving boat tours

Watch a live sponge-diving demonstration on the Anclote River.

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On the Calendar

Festivals & events in Tarpon Springs

Epiphany

The January 6 cross dive — the largest Greek Orthodox Epiphany celebration in the U.S.

Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival

Fresh Gulf seafood and Greek music on the docks.

Night in the Islands

Greek dancing and food along the Sponge Docks.

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Beaches & Outdoors

On the water in Tarpon Springs

Fred Howard Park

A white-sand causeway beach and shaded picnic islands on the Gulf.

Anclote Key

Boat to the lighthouse and untouched beach off the river's mouth.

The Market

Tarpon Springs real estate

$415K
Median sale price
50
Avg days on market
$245
Median $ / sq ft
Market snapshot: Tarpon Springs offers waterfront and golf-community value relative to the southern beaches. Gulf access and dockage drive premiums on the water; reach out for current comps.

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